Russell Pond Campground
Campground · New Hampshire · 65 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
White Mountain National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 65
- Bookable sites
- 40 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 18
- Accessible sites
- 1,770 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Off the beaten path, Russell Pond Campground is nestled into the hillside overlooking Russell Pond, a popular boating and fishing site (due in part to regular fish stocking by the State Fish and Game Department). The 84 campsites accommodate most any camping desires from tent camping to large RVs. The White Mountains boast pristine forests, clear mountain streams and rivers and the tallest peaks in the Northeast. The forest encompasses nearly 800,000 acres in New Hampshire and western Maine, and is one of the most popular in the country.
Recreation
The White Mountains are a favorite among hikers. Many miles of hiking and mountain biking trails are within a short drive of the campground. Within the facility, nature programs are available on Saturday nights in July and August. Anglers can cast a line for trout in the pond which averages 33' in depth. Power boats are not permitted on the pond.Facilities
This hidden gem of a campground has both RV and tent sites that accommodate a variety of camping preferences. Water faucets are located a short walk from the campsites. There are flush toilets and hot showers (coin-operated). You can enjoy free interpretive nature programs at the amphitheater on summer Saturday evenings. At the pond, you will find a boat ramp, dock and beach.
Natural Features
The campground lies amidst a beautiful forest of northern hardwoods that provide plenty of shade. The 40-acre spring fed Russell Pond provides many non-motorized, water based recreation opportunities. The White Mountains are home to many species of northern wildlife, including moose, white-tailed deer and black bear. Almost 200 species of birds, including the rare Bicknell's Thrush, live in the forest.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (802) 289-0970.Nearby Attractions
Russell Pond Campground is only a short 6 miles from the famous Kancamagus National Scenic Byway which features many opportunities for scenic viewing, picnicking, hiking, biking and wildlife viewing. Families who need a break from the woods can explore miniature golf, a water sports park, train rides and gondolas in nearby towns. The White Mountains region hosts four alpine and five Nordic ski areas, which provide year-round recreation opportunities such as skiing, hiking, mountain biking, outdoor concerts, interpretive trails, special events and regional and national skiing and snowboarding races. The area also contains 1,200 miles of hiking trails, including 160 miles of the famous Appalachian Trail.The facts
- Season: mid-May – mid-October — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 65 bookable sites
- 86 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 18 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 40 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND
Site types
- 47 Tent Only Nonelectric
- 21 Management
- 13 Standard Nonelectric
- 5 Walk To
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups.
86 campsites at Russell Pond Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Access | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A02 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A03 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A04 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A05 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A06 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A07 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A08 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A09 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| B01 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| B02 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| B03 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| B04 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| B05 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| B06 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| B07 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| B08 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| C01 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| C02 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| C03 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| C04 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| C05 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| C06 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| C07 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| C08 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| C09 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| C10 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| D01 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| D02 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| D03 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| D04 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| D05 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| D06 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| D07 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| D08 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| D09 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| D10 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Drive In | 34 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| D11 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Drive In | 34 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| D12 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Drive In | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E01 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| E02 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Drive In | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| E03 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Drive In | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| E04 HOST | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Drive In | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| E05 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Drive In | 36 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| E06 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| E07 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| E08 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Drive In | 18 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| E09 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Drive In | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| E10 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| E11 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Drive In | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| E12 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| E13 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Drive In | 36 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| E14 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Drive In | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| E15 HOST | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Drive In | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| F01 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Drive In | 34 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| F02 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Drive In | 34 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| F03 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| F04 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Walk To | Back In | Paved | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| F05 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Walk To | Back In | Paved | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| F06 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Walk To | Back In | Paved | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| F07 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Walk To | Back In | Paved | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| F08 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Walk To | Back In | Paved | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| G01 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Drive In | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| G02 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Drive In | 24 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| G03 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Drive In | 18 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| G04 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| G05 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| G06 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| G07 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| G08 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Management | Parallel | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| G09 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Management | Parallel | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| G10 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| G11 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Drive In | 22 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| G12 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Management | Parallel | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| G13 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| G14 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| G15 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Drive In | 18 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| G16 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| G17 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Drive In | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| H01 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Management | Back In | Paved | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| H02 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Management | Back In | Paved | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| H03 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Management | Back In | Paved | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| H04 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Management | Back In | Paved | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| H05 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Management | Back In | Paved | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| H06 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Management | Back In | Paved | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| H07 | RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND | Management | Back In | Paved | Slight | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
Located off Exit 31 (Tripoli Rd) off I-93. Head east on Tripoli Road; campground entrance on north side of road. Follow road 2 miles to campground (and a little slice of heaven).
44.00874, -71.64893 · 44°0'31.5"N 71°38'56.1"W
Typical weather
Typically 80°F in Jul, down to 28°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 28 | 31 | 40 | 54 | 66 | 75 | 80 | 78 | 72 | 58 | 45 | 35 |
| Low °F | 8 | 9 | 19 | 30 | 42 | 52 | 57 | 54 | 47 | 36 | 27 | 16 |
| Precip in | 3.4 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 5.2 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 6.0 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 5.4 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Russell Pond Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Russell Pond Campground?
- Yes, Russell Pond Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Russell Pond Campground have?
- 86 sites in total, of which 65 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Russell Pond Campground?
- 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Russell Pond Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Russell Pond Campground.
- Does Russell Pond Campground have hookups?
- Electric.
- Are campfires allowed at Russell Pond Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Russell Pond Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Russell Pond Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Russell Pond Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Day Use per vehicle / per day $6.00
- Single Family Site Per site / per night $30.00
- Extra Vehicle (Space Permitting) Per vehicle / per night $6.00
Accessibility:
- This campground has accessible sites.
Camping near Russell Pond Campground
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- Wildwood 8.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Campton Campground 9.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Tripoli Road Camping Area 1.1 mi · Campground
- Franconia Brook Tentsite 7.4 mi · Facility
- Liberty Springs Tentsite 7.5 mi · Campground
- Eliza Brook Shelter 7.9 mi · Campground
- Beaver Brook Shelter 8.2 mi · Campground
- Kinsman Pond Shelter 9.8 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone (603) 536-6100
- Email whitemountaincampgrounds@goexplorus.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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